CAMBRIDGE LOOPS
Cambridge buckle shoes are designed with the traditional Goodyear construction, in luxury Italian leather, ensuring them a generational lifespan and a unique appearance in the world. Their sole is made in cognac leather .
A must-have, buckled shoes go perfectly with dressy outfits, particularly in the summer season.
STRATOS QUALITY
Our shoes are considered manufacturing gems on a global level, as we put our know-how into each stage of their design.
Our workshop located in Spain shapes each pair entirely handmade , with meticulous attention to detail. Only the finest materials in the world are selected for production (100% European for all materials).
GOODYEAR ASSEMBLY
Goodyear welted shoes were introduced in 1869 to make durable pairs of shoes that were easy to resole and repair, thereby extending their lifespan.
The advantages of Goodyear welt are numerous:
- Generally speaking, it is much more solid. Goodyear shoes last longer than Blake shoes. (Several decades).
- The cork filled with a Goodyear sole absorbs shock and humidity. The comfort of a Goodyear-mounted shoe has nothing to do with that of a classic shoe. Your pair improves over time and becomes more and more pleasant to wear.
- The Goodyear assembly is much more waterproof than the Blake. In winter weather, especially rainy weather, it helps to combat cold feet.
MAINTENANCE
To keep your Goodyear shoes in good condition for a long time, It is advisable to maintain them with a good polish , in order to give them nutrition and a nice shine.
We recommend that you add the “ shoe trees” option when purchasing from Stratos, in order to maintain the shape of your shoes and significantly lengthen their lifespan , thus avoiding creases but also humidity. In fact, the cedar wood that they are made of helps keep the inside of your shoes dry, avoiding thus unpleasant odors.
Our shoe trees are adjustable and aesthetic, adding character to your pair of shoes.
MAINTENANCE KIT (Recommended).
We also recommend that you purchase our care kit adapted to the materials of your shoes, which will allow you to pamper them by cleaning and cleaning them. nourishing .
The maintenance kit offered to you is adapted to the materials of your shoes. A kit consists of wax, cloth and brushes, which will allow you to take care of the leather and keep your shoes for years.
Our kits are made in Italy .
If you order shoes with a special patina, a Sapphire kit to preserve the shine of the patina will also be offered to you.